For me, it is important to know what exactly I'm downloading. Skimming the "eff-ay-que" usually is very useful in that regard. If the particular FAQ have the questions listed at the top, I can see if there is something worth reading further, but that is nothing I can decide before at least looking into the thread.
It's a shame so many people seem to think they already know everything necessary and don't bother reading FAQs or readmes, for that matter. The world would be a better place